Ignacia Bordallo Butler

Description

Part of Guampedia's Women in Guam History commemorative poster series. All posters in this series consist of an image of the individual being recognized, along with a brief biography with notable accomplishments. Poster design by Odyessa San Nicolas.

Ignacia Bordallo Butler (1897-1993) was a Chamorro entrepreneur and business partner with her husband, Chester Butler. Together they successfully ran Butler’s Inc., which opened a Coca-Cola bottle company on Guam. She is also remembered for her strength in dealing with Japanese soldiers during World War II. The Butlers were inducted into the Guam Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame in 1996.